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Rugby World Cup 2015
[2015 RWC] Pool C: New Zealand vs. Namibia (24/09/2015)
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<blockquote data-quote="Scrum Bum" data-source="post: 749814" data-attributes="member: 72671"><p>I've never regarded Argentina as easy beats. I grew up knowing that their forward pack was up there with the best and they've come a long way. Japan and Italy were more "easy beaty" than Argentina back then. </p><p></p><p>BUt what a boring game. Idnd't even watch the second half. </p><p></p><p>I agree with Kiwi. I think there are definitely too many pedestrians in the current squad, and our forward pack is soft (Almost like how Australia used to be). If the Highlanders won the S15 like they did this year in 2014, then we may have seen more changes. A complete shake up and changing of the guard wouldn't have helped. However I have faith in the current management, I just hope they don't rotate too much from here on in.</p><p></p><p>I have long held the view that Sopoaga is the most well rounded and Carter-esque of our first fives not named Dan Carter. Cruden is great on attack but his goal kicking can sometimes be off. Barrett is capable of magical moments, but isn't clutch. Lima's main advantage over those two is that he is cool headed and has composure. I don't like Slade too. What a coincidence... Slade being Highlanders 10 - every season is a bad one -- Sopoaga as Highlanders 10 - success! Pick Sopoaga.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Scrum Bum, post: 749814, member: 72671"] I've never regarded Argentina as easy beats. I grew up knowing that their forward pack was up there with the best and they've come a long way. Japan and Italy were more "easy beaty" than Argentina back then. BUt what a boring game. Idnd't even watch the second half. I agree with Kiwi. I think there are definitely too many pedestrians in the current squad, and our forward pack is soft (Almost like how Australia used to be). If the Highlanders won the S15 like they did this year in 2014, then we may have seen more changes. A complete shake up and changing of the guard wouldn't have helped. However I have faith in the current management, I just hope they don't rotate too much from here on in. I have long held the view that Sopoaga is the most well rounded and Carter-esque of our first fives not named Dan Carter. Cruden is great on attack but his goal kicking can sometimes be off. Barrett is capable of magical moments, but isn't clutch. Lima's main advantage over those two is that he is cool headed and has composure. I don't like Slade too. What a coincidence... Slade being Highlanders 10 - every season is a bad one -- Sopoaga as Highlanders 10 - success! Pick Sopoaga. [/QUOTE]
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